Friday, August 1, 2008

The Joys of Motherhood

Last night I took Elisabeth and Nathan with me to Regis Salon where Amy is the manager to get our hair cut. (Only Ellie and I needed a trim, Nathan pretty much only has peach fuzz on his head at this point.) Elisabeth was so good at the salon and I thought I had it so easy with the two of them. Of course, what I was really feeling was a false sense of security.

I came home with the kids and sat down for a minute to unload. Nathan started crying and Elisabeth had an "accident" pretty much at the same time. I took charge of the situation and told Ellie to go to the bathroom, strip off her clothes, and get in the tub. I went to Nathan and started "venting" his belly to help him feel better. Elisabeth was playfully chatting away at her dolls in the bathroom and so I thought everything was ok. As soon as I had settled Nathan down, I stripped off his clothes too to put him in the tub. I walked in the bathroom with Nathan to find Ellie in the tub with Aquaphor smothered EVERYWHERE!!!! The tub, floor, bath mats, vanity, mirror, Ellie's hair and body were all victim to Elisabeth's helpfulness. She had lathered up her body and hair with it like it was her favorite strawberry body soap. I quickly took care of Nathan's needs and instructed Ellie to stay put in the tub. I then put Nathan down to bed and took Ellie into my shower and scrubbed her hair 7 times with shampoo and dry clean towels. It was gross! She woke up this morning looking like she had just had a bath (her hairy was still that greasy). Nicole, our new nanny, spent most of the morning washing her hair with dishsoap. I'll have to see what it looks like when I get home from work.

I felt bad after I did this, but when Heidi's family came home with Jake last night at 10:00 ish (they had gone jeeping up the canyon), I was irate and got frustrated at everybody for leaving that out where she could get it. Ellie even knew she was in so much trouble that she stayed put on her bed and didn't dare budge an inch!

What a night! I was so tired from scrubbing the bathroom that I crashed on the bed when I was done. Being a mom is a completely exhausting thankless job at times!

4 comments:

As if you don't have enough to do. That must have been exhausting to have all that happen in that short of time. I remember the days that I actually turned in my "motherhood" badge and ran away from home for a couple of hours and it was for much less than that. You must have been very frustrated. You have had some real mix of emotions lately with the incident last night and going to the viewing today.

Sorry. I haven't had to deal with anything quite like that, but I've had my issues. :) You know what's funny? I was given one of Liz Lemon Swindle's paintings (prints) by her son when I was pregnant with Rebekah. We met when someone rear-ended me and I hit him in return. Because I was pregnant, I was an emotional mess and he was so gracious. You'll have to post a picture of the painting when you get it.

Oh yes, that was the best "first day on the job" experience I've ever had!!! (hehe) Although, for anyone who reads this comment, the cornstarch works a little bit better then dish soap. However, both are very handy indeed.Haha Steph, you're amazing! And I love working for you!! See you tomorrow! xoxo

CHD Awareness

1 in every 120 babies are born with a heart defect. What if that ONE was YOURS?

Our Little Man

We unknowingly became elite members of a world no one wants to be a part of on January 22, 2008 with the birth of our little boy, Nathan, but looking back we can't imagine life any differently. Nathan has had to endure 21 surgeries in the first 25 months of his life including open heart surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot, jaw surgery at 3 days old, 5 cleft surgeries and many surgeries involving his airway, ears, and eyes. He has a g-tube which he uses as his sole source of nutrition. In February 2010 he underwent a second jaw distraction as he was showing signs of right heart failure.

Nathan is our little hero; our witness that prayers are answered individually and that we couldn't be blessed with better family and friends to support us.

A Heart Mother's Poem

One day my world came crashing down,I'll never be the same.They told me that my baby was sick.I thought, "Am I to blame"?I don't think I can handle this.I am really not that strong.It seemed my heart was breaking.I have loved him for so long.I will not give up on this child.I will listen to your advice.I will give my son any chance.No matter what the price.I will learn all that I needTo help my baby thrive.I'll even use that feeding tube.My child must survive!Will he need a lot of therapy?Will he gain the needed weight?Please God, help me do this.As I accept our fate.When the monitors beep at night,it serves as my reminder.How many parents would love that sound.Tomorrow I will be kinder.As another Angel earns his wings,I run to my baby's bed.I watch him sleep for quite a while.I bend down and kiss his head.I cry for the parents whose hearts have been broken.I look to You wondering why?Oh Lord, I just can't know your ways....no matter how I try.And yet, I trust you hold his life,and guide us through each day.My mind says savor each moment he's here,but my heart begs, "PLEASE let him stay"!From pacing the surgical waiting room,to sitting by his bed.From wishing for a good nights sleep,to learning every med.From wondering, "Will he be alright?",to watching him reach out his hands.With every smile my heart just melts,despite life's harsh demands.For all who see that faded line.I look to them and smile.You see my child is loved so much.I would face ANY trial.That scar I trace with my finger(It's the door to his beautiful heart).God must have known how much I'd love him(Just as He loved him from the start).A heart mom is always a heart mom.Now wise beyond her years.For those who have angels in heaven,Our hearts share in all of your tears.Every day I will try and remember,I was chosen for him (and no other).I will always embrace that beautiful day.......When I became a "Heart Mother".~Stephanie HustedMommy to Braeden HLHS post FontanCarepage name: babyhusted

HEART POEM

I "borrowed" this poem off of another blog. I'm not sure who the author is, but it truly touched my heart.(Original version found at http://garyandcamille.blogspot.com Thank you!)Heart Poem:

It's a beautiful day up in heaven. Jesus is rounding up his tiniest angels, to go live on earth, and be born. One of the sweetest angels says to Jesus "I don't want to leave, I like it here, and I will miss you". He reassures the scared little angel that everything will be okay, and that she is just going for a visit. She is still not swayed on this idea. So Jesus kneels down, and says, "How about if you leave half of your heart here with me and take the other half with you, will that be okay?" The angel smiles and says, "I guess that will work". But the little angel is still a little scared. She asks,"Will I be okay with only half of my heart?" Jesus replies,"Of course you will, I have other angels there that will help out, and you will be fine." Then Jesus gives the angel more details about his plan. He says "When you are born, your mommy will be scared, so you have to be strong, and when you feel weak just remember that I have the other half of your heart. Enjoy your time with your family, play and laugh everyday. And when its time to come back to heaven, I will make your heart whole again. Always remember that you are not broken, just torn between two loves."